Lamar vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Anson mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Lamar and Anson boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.